Right on!

It's fun making parts like this from whatever we can find out there. It would have been nice to design this so it's adjustable, but it works for now. :)

It was fun making a custom linkage. The down side is that if it ever needs to be longer, I'd have to get a new piece of tubing to go on the outside. :)

Congrats on getting it started.

Correct, but somebody removed that Kickdown linkage before I got the car, so it's not an issue. Plus, pretty soon I won't need to worry about that Kickdown linkage anyways. ;)

Thanks! Unfortunately it's hard to see what's happening on your Carb without actually seeing it. If I understand it correctly, if you blip the throttle before you start the car on the next cold start, the cam should drop down because the spring from the choke wants the choke to be in the closed position. If that is not happening, either your springs needs some love, or possibly the shaft is gummed up and is not moving freely? Again, it's hard to tell without seeing it. I've got a video coming up where I show how to adjust the idle mixture screws using a vacuum gauge, there will be a little info on the idle screws, maybe something there will help? :)

Yeah, this was what I could make with what I had available. I've got a new design coming soon. :)

Very cool!

I view all of your U-Tube videos ..it is the best ones for 65 to 66 Mustang. You make it clear, simple to understand and very relatable to the weekend mechanic. Great job...keep it going!!

Previous to this set-up I used a lock washer to secure the linkage to the carburetor. But I never felt secure...thinking that it would yank off at the worst possible time in traffic. Now I have peace of mind and don't have to worry about it.

@@russelluemura7532 Thanks for the feedback!

Nice.

Right on! Now you've got a video to show them about that throttle assembly. :)

@@AndyKruseChannel Yeh I didnt catch where did that bent bar you worked off come from? That might work for me, when I get my engine. Its been 15 months since I removed it waiting for pistons.

@@frekkledipped I think someone said that was the throttle linkage for cars with an automatic. Maybe something to do with the kickdown cable that Autos need?

@@AndyKruseChannel I just read that too, where did you get the bent piece? It looks interesting. I do like your custom one though and it doesnt look difficult to make after watching you

@@frekkledipped It was on the car when I bought it.

Thanks! The Kickdown lever was not on the car when I got it. But that's ok, this C4 isn't staying long. :)

Nice! I believe that size is 5/16-18 thread. If that's too big, then it's a 1/4-20 thread. :)

Yes, but half of the fun is doing things yourself. I was a click away from buying essentially the same thing all ready to go, then I thought it would be more fun to make one.

I love little fixes like that. It's cheap and easy to do with immediate results. Plus, when you have that "light bulb" moment, you feel even better once you solve the problem and slay the dragon! :)

No, my kit does not come with that plastic piece as it's not required because of the spherical bearing in the Rod End of my throttle linkage. :)

Since I made this video, I redid my throttle linkage so it's fully adjustable, and I sell it on my website. Part of the reason I did this is the price for the unit on Jegs is too high for the average hobbyist, considering how simple it is and basic parts. I know this doesn't help you now, but just in case things change down the road. :)

@@AndyKruseChannel thanks I wish I knew.

Cool, I bet it will be better than the one I made. 😁

You're welcome!

Great to know. :)

Engine is running, can you hear it form here?

Possibly, but putting the springs in the configuration they're in cleans up the area and looks less cluttered. :)

Thanks! The jam nut was on my list, but since they are not opposing threads, the rod ends can't come loose in the configuration that I have it in.

Yes, I enlarged one hole on the side of the throttle lever to accept the 1/4" bolt. You can do this on the car, but it may be difficult to get the tiny metal shavings off your intake manifold, if that's important to you. Otherwise, you can pull the Carb off and drill it on your work bench, making for a cleaner install. :)

I believe it was part of a throttle spring kit I bought at the auto parts store. 🙂

@@AndyKruseChannel thank you for the quick response, I’ll take a look down at the store and see if anything looks similar to that setup thanks for the videos man

Lol.

The linkage in this video is just a piece of 1/4-28 all-thread, with a piece of aluminum tubing around it. I never really liked the how I couldn't adjust it later without needing to trim down the length of the aluminum tubing on the outside. I later designed a new linkage, that is fully adjustable, and I sell it on my website. :)

They're not right and left hand rod ends, so jam nuts aren't needed because there's no way for this small assembly to come loose. :)

Lokar part numbers are in the video. But there's a better option now, I sell a Throttle Linkage kit on my website - KruseBuilt.com :)

You said it, I'd need an adapter. I didn't have one, I made due with what I had available.